The 411: being the teacher, handwriting lessons
We are having so much fun with Fuller learning his letters. He really started it on his own, due to a Leapfrog DVD and Leapfrog Fridge Phonics set given as presents from one of his aunts. One day my husband started picking up magnet letters and asking Fuller what they were and Fuller kept giving correct answers. Then we started putting groups of letters together and asking him to pick out a certain letter and Fuller was all for that as well. It was amazing to see.
So of course all I want to do it keep giving him stuff to learn. We work on colors (using colored blocks), numbers (he knows 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 really well), and we try to exceed the daily recommended allowance of reading each day. Today he really took an interest in watching us write the letter “A” on his chalkboard. Damon tried to help Fuller write “A” and he sort of got it, but just the fact that he is interested thrills me to no end.
Which brings me what I have been searching for on the internet recently- google searches for “handwriting lessons” and “teaching kids to write.” Not that I think I need these today or even next month, but I have a del.icio.us habit that is difficult to break. I see a site, think it could be useful later and Bam! I have tagged it for del.icio.us.
I know that Fuller won’t be proficient in writing for a few years, but like I said, I like to keep this information for future use. And with the way technology is today, I wonder if he will be better at typing before he masters his pencil grip.
handwriting, handwriting resources, education
